Rescue personnel were busy Friday night responding to a series of accidents from Rennies Mill Road to Portugal Cove Road.

911 calls started coming in around 8:30 p.m. after a pickup truck had smashed into a utility pole. The driver, a man in his 40s, was out of the vehicle and walking around when rescue crews arrived. He was taken to hospital. He will be chargedwith failing to remain at the scene of an accident, police say further charges are anticipated.

The cap of the truck was located not far away. It appears it was ripped off the vehicle when it struck a brick retaining wall. Bricks and stones were thrown into the street.

Farther south a number of parked cars had been struck. The entire route from the parked cars to the trucks final resting place was littered with fluids and vehicle parts.

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The driver of a pickup truck left a trail of destruction after crashing multiple times last evening.

The driver of the truck, a man, was taken to hospital with unknown injuries after crashing his vehicle at least three separate times. The first collision, which happened on Rennies Mill Road near Bannerman Park, left a parked car with significant damage and debris strewn across the road. A third vehicle was also, struck, causing only minor damage.

A short while later the same truck left the road and crashed into a retaining wall at the intersection of Portugal Cove Road and Glenridge Crescent , sending stone flying and dislodging the cap from over the trucks bed.

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The truck finally came to a stop up the road at the corner of First Avenue and Portugal Cove Road, after it crossed oncoming traffic and collided with a telephone pole. The three separate impacts caused extensive damage to the vehicle.

A resident in the area reported hearing tires squealing prior to a loud bang, which was followed by squealing tires once again.

The driver, a man in his 40s, has been charged with failure to remain at the scene of an accident. Police say further charges are anticipated.

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Cantilever walls are commonly built to retain soil or similar earth material to ensure the structural integrity of a project site. There are several important factors that need to be considered when designing a retaining wall using a cantilever block system.

When calculating the pressures exerted at any point of the cantilever wall during the design process, its important to consider factors such as the height of the water table, the nature and type of soil, the subsoil water movements, type of wall being constructed, and the materials used in the construction of the wall, all of which can have an impact on the stability of the structure.

Failure to do so can result in problematic outcomes post-construction including the wall moving into a sloping position or exhibiting a curve on its surface, appearance of a crack, or collapse of the entire wall. Consulting with a professional such as a builder or an engineer on the correct methods of preparation and installation is recommended.

The cantilever block systems from Baines Masonry Blocks deliver the structural integrity required to secure a project while providing an aesthetically pleasing design to suit any style.

Baines Masonry provides a one-stop-shop solution for all retaining wall needs, with a range of supplementary SRW products including geofabrics and other soil containing solutions.

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Kitchen upgrades are among the most popular home improvements, and even a modest renovation will likely replace any outdated cabinets. When completing this work, it helps to consider the environmental impact of the project and what steps you can take to minimize any adverse effects.

Going green with this renovation won't just benefit the planet. Using the right materials can prevent glues and finishes from releasing unpleasant fumes into the home, thus improving the interior air quality.

Check the material to see if it bills itself as a more eco-friendly choice. Michelle Jeresek, writing for the home design site Houzz, says materials like particleboard and plywood are more likely to contain formaldehyde, which is carcinogenic and prone to off-gassing. Look for choices that are formaldehyde-free.

Similarly, some cabinet finishes or paints will give off fumes known as volatile organic compounds. Water-based finishes are preferable, as are finishes rated as having few or no VOCs.

When you use wood for your cabinets, there will naturally be some risk that you're contributing to deforestation. The home improvement site HomeAdvisor recommends that you look for wood that has been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. This approval signifies that the wood used in the cabinet has been harvested using sustainable practices.

Consider environmentally friendly alternatives to harvested wood as well. Sage Builders, a company based in Newton, Mass., says one option is to use salvaged wood to create your new cabinets.

You can also opt for a more renewable wood source. Jeresek says bamboo has become a popular choice due to its durable quality and rapid growth. More recently, the engineered product Lyptusmade from a hybrid eucalyptus species that replenishes more quickly than traditional hardwoodhas been gaining ground.

Decide whether you want your cabinets to be made entirely from wood or if you just want to use wood veneer, which uses only a small amount of material to coat a substrate and give the appearance of a completely wooden product. HomeAdvisor says you could also preserve your old cabinets and give them a new look by repainting or refacing them.

Don't forget to keep green practices in mind when choosing hardware for the cabinets. Maureen Blaney Flietner, writing for the home improvement professional Bob Vila, says you can easily utilize recycled materials such as antique metal or glass knobs.

Environmentally friendly choices will often result in a bit of a higher price tag on the project. HomeAdvisor says the cost will be worth it, since you can enjoy a healthy and long-lasting upgrade to your kitchen.

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Investors sentiment decreased to 0.98 in 2019 Q3. Its down 0.06, from 1.04 in 2019Q2. It worsened, as 32 investors sold The Home Depot, Inc. shares while 645 reduced holdings. 150 funds opened positions while 516 raised stakes. 731.21 million shares or 0.43% less from 734.39 million shares in 2019Q2 were reported.Stock Yards Comml Bank And Trust Com holds 2.37% or 111,840 shares. Mitchell Mcleod Pugh And Williams invested 2.2% of its portfolio in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD). 1.61M were reported by Credit Suisse Ag. Osborne Prns Capital Mngmt Ltd reported 12,692 shares. Pure Financial Advsr Inc owns 0.17% invested in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) for 4,027 shares. Pictet & Cie (Europe) has invested 0.47% in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD). 4,053 were reported by Fiera Cap. Barclays Public Ltd Com owns 1.66M shares or 0.24% of their US portfolio. 964,652 were accumulated by Envestnet Asset Mgmt Incorporated. Registered Advisor Inc stated it has 1.56% in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD). Contravisory Inv Mgmt reported 342 shares. Rhumbline Advisers reported 2.04M shares. Connor Clark Lunn Mngmt Ltd accumulated 176,641 shares. Credit Agricole S A owns 83,487 shares. Torch Wealth Limited Company holds 1,758 shares.

Among 12 analysts covering Home Depot (NYSE:HD), 9 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 3 Hold. Therefore 75% are positive. Home Depot has $26900 highest and $21300 lowest target. $237.38s average target is 10.88% above currents $214.08 stock price. Home Depot had 30 analyst reports since July 11, 2019 according to SRatingsIntel. The rating was maintained by Morgan Stanley on Thursday, August 22 with Overweight. The rating was downgraded by Gordon Haskett on Thursday, December 12 to Accumulate. Credit Suisse maintained The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) on Wednesday, November 6 with Neutral rating. The stock of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) earned Neutral rating by Nomura on Thursday, December 12. Citigroup maintained it with Buy rating and $26900 target in Friday, September 13 report. The stock has Hold rating by SunTrust on Thursday, November 21. On Thursday, December 12 the stock rating was maintained by JP Morgan with Overweight. The firm has Outperform rating by Wells Fargo given on Tuesday, November 5. The company was maintained on Wednesday, August 21 by Credit Suisse. Nomura maintained it with Hold Neutral rating and $23700 target in Wednesday, November 20 report. Below is a list of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) latest ratings and price target changes.

12/12/2019 Broker: Wedbush Rating: Neutral Old Target: $230.0000 New Target: $225.0000 Maintain12/12/2019 Broker: JP Morgan Rating: Overweight Old Target: $252.0000 New Target: $241.0000 Maintain12/12/2019 Broker: RBC Capital Markets Rating: Outperform Old Target: $246.0000 New Target: $232.0000 Maintain12/12/2019 Broker: Nomura Rating: Neutral Old Target: $237.0000 New Target: $224.0000 Maintain12/12/2019 Broker: Gordon Haskett Old Rating: Buy New Rating: Accumulate New Target: $230.0000 Downgrade12/12/2019 Broker: Credit Suisse Old Rating: Neutral New Rating: Outperform Upgrade04/12/2019 Broker: BidaskScore Rating: Sell Downgrade25/11/2019 Broker: Morgan Stanley Rating: Overweight Old Target: $245.0000 New Target: $235.0000 Maintain21/11/2019 Broker: SunTrust Rating: Hold Old Target: $208.0000 New Target: $225.0000 Maintain20/11/2019 Broker: Nomura Rating: Hold Neutral Old Target: $240.0000 New Target: $237.0000 Maintain

The stock increased 0.96% or $2.04 during the last trading session, reaching $214.08. About 6.35 million shares traded or 54.15% up from the average. The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) has risen 21.78% since December 14, 2018 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 21.78% the S&P500.

The Home Depot, Inc. operates as a home improvement retailer. The company has market cap of $233.53 billion. It operates The Home Depot stores that sell various building materials, home improvement products, and lawn and garden products, as well as provide installation, home maintenance, and professional service programs to do-it-yourself, do-it-for-me , and professional customers. It has a 21.32 P/E ratio. The firm offers installation programs that include flooring, cabinets, countertops, water heaters, and sheds; and professional installation in various categories sold through its in-home sales programs, such as roofing, siding, windows, cabinet refacing, furnaces, and central air systems, as well as acts as a contractor to provide installation services to its DIFM clients through third-party installers.

More notable recent The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) news were published by: Fool.com which released: Home Depot Inc (HD) Q3 2019 Earnings Call Transcript The Motley Fool on November 19, 2019, also Seekingalpha.com with their article: Home Depot: Still Great But Might Stagnate Seeking Alpha published on December 02, 2019, Investorplace.com published: A 10% Correction Might Not Be Enough to Get Investors Into Home Depot Stock Investorplace.com on December 05, 2019. More interesting news about The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) were released by: Seekingalpha.com and their article: Home Depot: Another Dip To Buy Seeking Alpha published on November 21, 2019 as well as Fool.coms news article titled: If You Had Invested $1,000 in Home Depots IPO, This Is How Much Youd Have Now The Motley Fool with publication date: December 13, 2019.

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - After giving Dolce Pan a warning, a Madison County health inspector returned to the bakery on Governors Drive on Tuesday. The eatery was previously written up for improperly handling beef, chicken, and pork. On Tuesday, the inspector found the pork and beef were kept at proper temps and products in the cooler were all dated within seven days.

Samurai's Steakhouse in Athens was inspected on December 6th. The inspector found the Asian restaurant had a dirty soda machine. Samurai's scored an 87.

Chili's Grill and Bar in Florence was inspected on December 3rd. The inspector wrote up the restaurant for not maintaining hot water at 110 degrees and they say the dishwasher wasn't sanitizing at the proper concentration. Chili's scored an 85.

Chicken Salad Chick opened its new restaurant in Florence this week on Cox Creek Parkway.

"Florence has been a long time coming," Chicken Salad Chick marketing manager Megan Worley said. "Our doors have basically been knocked down to bring a Chicken Salad Chick here."

Stacy Brown started the venture in 2008 at her home in Auburn.

"She started selling it door to door. All it was meant to be was a magnet on a car going door to door," Worley said.

They may have a humble beginning, but popular demand is putting it modestly. In the last 11 years, Chicken Salad Chick has grown to over 140 locations in 10 states.

"We specialize in 12 different kinds of chicken salad made fresh every day at every single store," Worley said.

Chicken Salad Chick received a permit to operate from the health department. They haven't yet been given a full inspection score.Worley says next month, Chicken Salad Chick is opening a restaurant in Cullman.

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This winter is predicted to be the coldest the country has seen in decades, with some forecasters claiming it'll be the worst to hit the UK in 50 years.

The freezing temperatures are likely to have a big impact on one particular generation, with 92 per cent of the 50,000 excess winter deaths last year being among people over the age of 65.

One plumber in Lancashire is embracing the spirit of good will and is trying to do his part to combat this issue.

James Anderson, who lives in Burnley, has launched a winter campaign to provide free plumbing services to pensioners as the country prepares for the cold season.

The 52-year-old, who is a father of five, initially set up Depher after he visited another gentleman's property where another plumber had dismantled his heating system and charged 70 to do it.

Ever since then, he decided he wanted to do something to help these people who may be vulnerable and unable to afford such services. He has now helped over two thousand families.

James told LancsLive: "In 2017, I set upDepher, a community initiative to provide free plumbing to elderly and vulnerable people. We want to raise more funds throughout other parts of the UK over this coming winter. We are going into a very bad winter.

"Last winter over fifty thousand people died because of the cold weather and this year is set to be even harsher. Many elderly people struggle to pay their heating bills, and if their boiler goes, they might not be able to afford to get it fixed, meaning they are left freezing.

"I urge people to donate to our campaign so we can help as many vulnerable people as possible. We would also love to hear from any plumbers up and down the country who would like to join our scheme and volunteer their time. Please do get in touch if you want to get involved.

In September, LancsLive reported how the plumber had been praised for this incredibly kind gesture to a 91-year-old woman who has acute leukaemia by charging her nothing after her boiler broke.

James has also previously raised over 80,000 through crowdfunding and now wants to expand the scheme even wider to help those further afield. The network currently offers the service to people in Lancashire, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham and Scotland and Depher is keen to recruit more plumbers throughout the UK.

Dephers plumbers give their labour for free and receive 30 through the scheme to cover their expenses. If any additional paid work comes about as a result, two per cent of the fee goes to Depher and is reinvested in the business.

"I get mixed reactions," James added. "Someone thought it as a TV show. We had one woman who said 'I have never had anything for free and I didn't know what to say'. There's a lot of good people out there who need the help but are too scared to ask.

"People can go on the Go Fund Me page and donate for winter, but what I would like to suggest doing is if we could get 30,000 people to all donate 1 a month per month they would not miss that and it would keep us going for ever. Then we can people whenever they need help.

"If people can't donate this is what I'd say to them:

"Please if you can't help, check on your neighbour or friend of family. If they need help tell them to go and give us a ring. We find someone.

"It's about the community."

People who have been helped by James Anderson have written letters of thanks to him and left comments on the Depher Facebook page.

Rochelle Ireland from Falkirk wrote: Hot water and heating werent working, and I was getting nowhere. My husband is disabled and I have a joint condition, as does our son.

"As soon as Depher heard our story, and the problems, they immediately agreed to help, even though we live in Falkirk, Central Scotland. Dread to think how long it would have taken us to get this sorted. Thank you doesnt cover it - you have taken a huge weight off at a very difficult time!

Since news of James generosity broke following a viral tweet, the Depher Facebook page has also been flooded with messages from around the world praising the initiative.

Tony Natola from Illinois wrote: God bless you, your crews and all of your families for being there and helping our elders in need while Winnie Diaz from Denmark described James as a great man with a wonderful heart of gold.

Those interested in donating to the campaign can visit the GoFundMe page here.

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To those of you who wonder (often using your outdoor voice, by the way) why I write so often about President Trump, let me give you a hint: He recently said Americans have to flush the toilet 10 to 15 times because modern, low-flush toilets dont work. This problem, which exists only inside Trumps tortured noggin, is what keeps the leader of the free world up at night. Toilets. That dont work. Except they do. Really well.

For those of you who missed it, let me explain. Trump went on one of his patented weird out-of-body ramblings the other day in which he said, Were looking very strongly at sinks and showers ... people are flushing toilets 10, 15 times, as opposed to onceyou cant wash your hands so little water comes out ... you have many states where they have so much water, it comes down its called rain.

Yes, friends, thats the President of the United States on water, rain and how dirty his hands are. But lets not talk about Ukraine right now. Those of us who pay close attention to Trumps tirades are used to his proclamations of something being very strongly looked into and usually we just snicker and move on, but this? This created not a snicker but a full-on face-plant into some pretty decent penne with vodka sauce. Which is to say, do not listen to Trump while eating because its a choking hazard.

I feel that very strongly.

Trump, in remarks to a Small Business Roundtable at the White House last week added this gem regarding showers: You turn the faucet onand you dont get any waterwater comes dripping out, very quietly, dripping out.

Do what?

Sorry. What I meant to say was DO WHAAAAAT?????

Look, I get it. Water pressure is awesome. I stayed at an Air BnB recently where the shower pressure could best be described as old man spitting onto sidewalk every 30 seconds. But generally, this is pretty rare.

What on earth is he trying to flush because please understand: If Trump gets all emo about a bigly problem, its something that personally affects him on the daily. Only things that cause Trump even a hint of personal woe are all that matter to him.

If it causes you pain in your daily life, well, thats not going to make the cut in Trumpland. Say you have your food stamps slashed to the point you have to feed the kids mustard sandwiches for dinner, well, thats a you problem. Which means it doesnt really matter to him. Besides, he needs that money to pay for his dumb wall that doesnt work.

One wag suggested Trump is probably upset at how many flushes it takes to get the entire Constitution down the drain. Indeed.

In light of his weird water theories, how can I NOT write about this president? In the immortal words of that great mafia kingpin, Michael Corleone, Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.

Wilmingtons Celia Rivenbark is a NYT-bestselling author and columnist. Visit http://www.celiarivenbark.com.

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The Association of Contracting Plumbers (ACP) and the UA Plumbers Local 1 (UA Local 1) work hard to ensure a high standard skilled union labor and efficiency to New York City projects. For over 125 years the ACP and Local 1 have been the backbone of New York Citys infrastructure, protecting the health of all New Yorkers by installing and maintaining plumbing systems.

The partnership between ACP and UA Local 1 will offer cost savings to New York Citys booming construction industry, while delivering best-in-class talent to projects and ensuring rigorous standards through their exceptional worker training programs and employee benefits to attract and retain talent.

Contractors employ UA Local 1 on projects throughout the industrial, commercial and residential sectors of the construction industry. There isnt a major project in NYC from lifesaving hospitals to world famous sports entertaining centers in which union Local 1 plumbers and ACP contractors are not involved. From underground installations to fixtures and equipment, the plumbers of UA Local 1 are committed to delivering projects the right way, every time. Members and apprentices are offered continuing educational classes on a regular basis to ensure everyone is up to date on changes, trends and the latest advances in the plumbing profession.

Local 1 Members graduate from the United Association-certified and -accredited Joint Apprenticeship Training Program, a five-year process that requires participants to gain more than 10,000 hours of on-the-job training, as well as 1,070 hours of classroom education from certified instructors. The program produces some of the most talented plumbing apprentices in the industry, offering UA Local 1s clients a workforce with unmatched expertise.

UA Local 1 and ACP work closely together to identify complex and challenging projects to guarantee the plumbing quality of New York Citys most important structures and to ensure that member professionals are always at the forefront of industry best practices and new technologies. This partnership and project strategy helps keep UA Local 1 and ACP competitive, providing confidence to CMs and owners.

The diverse unionized plumbing workforce includes highly trained plumbers and contractors spanning all five boroughs, and they share a common goal of striving to provide unparalleled expertise. By upholding high training standards for all members, unionized contractors and plumbers have led the construction industry and helped ensure the quality of the built environment for the people of New York. The extensive training that members undergo is critical to the health of not only the workers, but to the millions of New York City residents using plumbing delivered by ACP and UA Local 1 every day.

UA Local 1 and ACP also take pride in the benefits offered to employees of the organizations, including full health benefits and 401k plans, combined with livable wages to support their families, and ensure that top talent is cultivated in the union workforce. Offering employees, a clear pathway to the middle class through competitive benefits, UA Local 1 and ACP prioritize the experiences of workers, ensuring they are provided with every necessary tool to foster their mastery of industry standards. With an apprenticeship of nearly 50 percent minorities and women, ACP and UA Local 1 strive to harness the talents of a diverse and expansive group of trainees.

Together, UA Local 1 and ACP provide the most efficient implementation of plumbing and contracting projects for New York Citys developers, with the highest standards of quality and safety to enhance New York Citys market, and the health of residents everywhere.

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